Strong's H7549 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: רָקִיעַ (râqîyaʻ)

Pronunciation: raw-kee'-ah

POS: raw-kee'-ah Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from ;

Definition: from רָקַע; properly, an expanse, i.e. the firmament or (apparently) visible arch of the sky; firmament.

KJV Usage: firmament.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) extended surface (solid), expanse, firmament
• 2. 1a) expanse (flat as base, support)
• 3. 1b) firmament (of vault of heaven supporting waters above)
• 4. 1b1) considered by Hebrews as solid and supporting 'waters' above

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G3772
• GREEK G4733

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